Clemson expects to have its top two quarterbacks available against Georgia Tech, but practice will look different behind starter Tait Reynolds this week. Christopher Vizzina’s ankle injury will leave Trent Pearman handling the second-team work as the Tigers prepare for Saturday’s home game.
Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that Vizzina struggled during Monday’s practice despite initially feeling better over the weekend. The veteran quarterback injured his ankle during a screen drill last week when he stepped on an offensive lineman’s foot.
Vizzina dressed for Clemson’s 18-13 win at Syracuse, but Swinney said afterward that he would not have been able to play.
His recovery still presents challenges, particularly during the week. Swinney nevertheless expects
Vizzina to be available when Clemson celebrates Senior Day at Memorial Stadium.
“He’s going to be available this week,” Swinney said. “He’s just going to be very limited in practice. Can’t give him a shot at practice.”
The ankle issue adds another obstacle to a difficult season for Vizzina, who opened the year as Clemson’s starting quarterback before suffering an arm injury against Georgia Southern. Reynolds has since taken over the starting job.
With Vizzina limited, Pearman will get additional work preparing behind the freshman. Pearman, who will also participate in Senior Day, has completed eight of 13 passes for 80 yards in two appearances this season.
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“Trent will get all the reps with the twos,” Swinney said.
Reynolds is dealing with a banged-up shoulder but is expected to be ready Saturday. His availability gives Clemson continuity at quarterback, while Pearman’s increased practice workload will help prepare the Tigers if they need to turn to their depth against Georgia Tech.
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